Cat Slater is a Baby Boomer and owner of Iconic Atomic, a unique vintage clothing store in Palm Springs. Her store stocks clothing from the mid-1940s through the early 1980s and has a wide range of women’s and men’s sizes including plus size. I wanted to come out to visit her store but the temperature in Palm Springs was around 124 degrees, so I'll wait until it is cooler. … [Read more...]
Malibu Boho Style: California Dressing for a Cause
I was invited to a private home (mansion) in the Malibu Hills to cover a charity event for Operation Smile. It helps children all over the world who have cleft lips and palates. I wrote a post about the organization on my Los Angeles blog here. The invitation specifically asked that we dress in Malibu Boho. I wasn’t exactly sure what that meant, but I found out after I got … [Read more...]
Women-Owned Beauty/Fashion Brands You Must Try in 2026
Women’s History Month occurs every March, and it’s always a good time to think about women who have made a difference in the world. Some we remember from the past, and others are making big things happen today. As older women, we know how difficult it was for women to succeed when we were growing up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Women couldn’t even own a credit card in their … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Wearing Sunglasses
Did you know that sunglasses were invented over 2,000 years ago? They have been traced back to the Inuit Eskimos native to Alaska, Greenland, Siberia, and other Arctic regions. As you can imagine, they protected those ancient residents from the sun's glare. The Inuit used walrus ivory, leather, or wood to create goggles that had small slits to look through. During the … [Read more...]
How Can You NOT Feel Luxurious in a Silky Kimono? | Ulivary Kimonos
I’ve always loved the exotic allure of a Japanese-style Kimono. They can be worn as robes, as a jacket with pants or a skirt, as a dress, as lingerie, or as wedding attire. I was thrilled to receive a gorgeous blooming anemone kimono robe from Ulivary to try on and review. It comes in one size fits all (S to 2XL), which I like because I’m not exactly skinny. Each silk … [Read more...]